Admissions Overview
The admission process at Eastern Illinois University has a 68% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Eastern Illinois University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
68%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
11,648
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
10%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Eastern Illinois University has a 68% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Eastern Illinois University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Eastern Illinois University. About 1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 890 to 1,110.0
SAT Scores
1% of students submitted400
1600
890 – 1110
200
800
460 – 570
200
800
430 – 540
ACT Scores
0% of students submittedAdmission Statistics
11,648 students applied to EIU. Of those, 68% were accepted (7,892 students). Of these 7,892 accepted students, 819 chose to enroll.
11,648
Total Applicants
7,892
Students Admitted
819
Students Enrolled
68%
Acceptance Rate